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Inside This Issue Presidents Letter 2-Day Basic Heavy Duty Tow class Registration Form Light Duty Tow class Registration Form TRAA Fall Board of Directors’ Meeting Notice Nineteen PA Billboards Donated to Spirit Ride Beware of “Fake” MPTA Solicitors U.S. Retail Fuel Markets See Paradox in Supply Run-Outs on Storm Electronic Log Devices Zip’s “Slow Down For A Cause” Decals MPCA Expects $200K in Grant Funding to Upgrade Diesels August 2017 Publication of the Minnesota Professional Towing Association MPTA Members have a Blast at Elko Speedway “Once again the MPTA’s Eve of Destruction didn’t disappoint” This past July marks the fourth time the MPTA has hosted and spon- sored its annual picnic at Elko Speedway. Over 150 MPTA towing members, friends and family attended this perfect evening of fun and excitement. The evening began with towing members displaying their trucks and equipment out on the plaza for the crowds of people to view. Around 5:30, a buffet style meal of Hamburgers and Hot dogs with all the fixings was served along with a live 50/50 raffle, raising $480 for the Spirit Ride. Congratulations to the Schmidt Towing Service team! Pooling their funds buying raffle tickets wining a cool $480 in cash. Our towing members have the biggest hearts! Soon after, the Schmidt Towing Service team donated $100 back to the Spirit Ride as Stillwater Towing also contributed another $100- raising a total of $680 for the Spirit Ride. For information about the Spirit Ride, visit www. atspiritride.com. Towing members and families were also treated to several $50 and $20 cash prize drawings from the MPTA and its sponsors as many kiddos were given DQ gift cards given. This was just the beginning! MPTA members led the “parade lap” out on the track with their wreck- ers dressed up in American flags, lights flashing as race fans cheered on our members. With many events including live racing and other activi- ties as the “Eve of Destruction” was under way as Elko Speedway didn’t disappoint. (continued on page 5)

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Inside This Issue

• Presidents Letter

• 2-Day Basic Heavy Duty Tow class

Registration Form

• Light Duty Tow class Registration Form

• TRAA Fall Board of Directors’ Meeting

Notice

• Nineteen PA Billboards Donated to Spirit

Ride

• Beware of “Fake” MPTA Solicitors

• U.S. Retail Fuel Markets See Paradox in

Supply Run-Outs on Storm

• Electronic Log Devices

• Zip’s “Slow Down For A Cause” Decals

• MPCA Expects $200K in Grant Funding to

Upgrade Diesels

A u g u s t 2 0 1 7 P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e M i n n e s o t a P r o f e s s i o n a l T o w i n g A s s o c i a t i o n

MPTA Members have a Blast at

Elko Speedway “Once again the MPTA’s Eve of Destruction didn’t disappoint”

This past July marks the fourth time the MPTA has hosted and spon-

sored its annual picnic at Elko Speedway. Over 150 MPTA towing

members, friends and family attended this perfect evening of fun and

excitement. The evening began with towing members displaying their

trucks and equipment out on the plaza for the crowds of people to view.

Around 5:30, a buffet style meal of Hamburgers and Hot dogs with all

the fixings was served along with a live 50/50 raffle, raising $480 for

the Spirit Ride. Congratulations to the Schmidt Towing Service team!

Pooling their funds buying raffle tickets wining a cool $480 in cash.

Our towing members have the biggest hearts! Soon after, the Schmidt

Towing Service team donated $100 back to the Spirit Ride as Stillwater

Towing also contributed another $100- raising a total of $680 for the

Spirit Ride. For information about the Spirit Ride, visit www.

atspiritride.com.

Towing members and families were also treated to several $50 and $20

cash prize drawings from the MPTA and its sponsors as many kiddos

were given DQ gift cards given. This was just the beginning!

MPTA members led the “parade lap” out on the track with their wreck-

ers dressed up in American flags, lights flashing as race fans cheered on

our members. With many events including live racing and other activi-

ties as the “Eve of Destruction” was under way as Elko Speedway didn’t

disappoint.

(continued on page 5)

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MPTA Board of Directors

MPTA contact information:

2886 Middle Street

Little Canada, MN 55117

Phone: 651-487-2231

800-627-6782

Fax: 651-487-2447

Email: [email protected]

If you would like to make a one time

contribution to help with the legislative

efforts, please send your donations to:

MPTA

2886 Middle Street

Little Canada, MN 55117

PRESIDENT

Brett Letourneau

Citywide Service Corp.

9309 83rd Ave. N.

Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

763-424-4900

‘16-’18

Lance Burda

Burdas Towing

PO Box 249

Rogers, MN 55374

763-428-9911

‘17-’19

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Ron Feist

Feist Automotive

1875 N. Lilac Dr.

Golden Valley, MN 55422

763-544-5512

‘15-’17

Joe Lomsdal

Aggressive Towing

2636 16th Ave So

Moorhead, MN 56560

218-287-2344

‘15-’17

Lonnie Krackow

Borkowski Towing & Salvage

PO Box 868

Winona, MN 55987

507-452-9073

‘17-’19

Kyle Siewert

Siewert’s Towing

3424 North Service Dr

Red Wing, MN 55066

651-388-9163

‘16-’18

DIRECTORS:

Jenn Pearson

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales

1301 Jackson St

St. Paul, MN 55117

651-488-4210

‘17-’19

LOBBYIST

Rob Leighton

Nolan, Thompson, & Leighton

952-405-7171

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lance Klatt

2886 Middle Street

Little Canada, MN 55117

651-487-2231

LEGAL COUNSEL

Randy Thompson

Nolan, Thompson, & Leighton

952-405-7171

OFFICE STAFF

Norie Hennen

Nikki Wakefield

2886 Middle Street

Little Canada, MN 55117

651-487-2231

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VICE - PRESIDENT

Phil Collins

Collins Brothers Towing, Inc.

PO Box 405

Elk River, MN 55330

763-241-9177

‘15-’17

Ron Gardas Jr

Twin Cities Transport & Recovery

3760 Flowerfield Rd

Blaine, MN 55014

763-784-7501

‘16-’18

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Presidents Letter

Written by President, Brett Letourneau

Our annual event at Elko Speedway was well attended and a huge success. Thank you to everyone that attended and I

encourage all of our members to come out next year.

We have a 2-day basic heavy duty tow school scheduled on September 19 & 20, 2017 featuring Instructor Don Cerov-

ski of Wreckmaster. The tow school includes towability, basic hook-ups, air systems, drive lines, and extensive class-

room learning. For more information on the class please look at page (4) for the registration form.

Our Annual meeting will be held on September 19, 2017 at 6:00pm at Jimmy’s Food & Drink in Vadnais Heights. All

members are welcome and are encouraged to attend. Following the meeting we are going to be holding a Celebration

of Tow School Students with cocktails and appetizers.

We will also be holding a light duty school on October 4, 2017. The one day course will focus on the basics of every-

day towing with a 1-ton flatbed, basic hook-ups, use of dollies, and wheel lifts with limited classroom instructed by

Ron Feist, Ron Gardas Jr. and the Minnesota Professional Towing Association Board of Directors. For more infor-

mation please turn to page (6) for the registration form.

Please support our efforts to educate towing professionals in Minnesota by attending one of the seminars.

Enjoy the beginning of fall and I hope to see everyone at one of our upcoming tow schools.

Brett

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Please send completed form to: MPTA

2886 Middle Street

Little Canada, MN 55117

Phone: 651-487-2231

800-627-6782

Fax: 651-487-2447

Basic Heavy Duty

Hands-On Training Fee Members: $545.00 per student

Non-members: call MPTA office for

details

Registration Form - **Return by September 15th**

Minnesota Professional Towing Association is

offering a 2-Day Basic Heavy Duty towing class

September 19 & 20, 2017 featuring Instructor

Don Cerovski of WreckMaster

Held at the MN Dot Building

244 East Maryland Ave

St Paul, MN 55117

Student (s):

Business Name

Address

Phone

Grand Total $

Method of Payment: MasterCard Visa Check Enclosed

Credit Card #

Signature

Exp. Date: CVS Code

Cancellation Policy -

credit only for future schools

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites*1100 East Co Rd E* Vadnais Heights, MN 55110*651-484-2400

Email

September 20th: Basic Heavy Duty

8:00am to 5:00 pm Classroom & Hands on Training

September 19th: Basic Heavy Duty

7:30am Registration/Breakfast

8:00am to 5:00pm Classroom & Hands on Training

6:00pm Annual Meeting (Jimmys Food & Drink)

7:15pm Celebration of Tow School Students at

Jimmy’s Food & Drink (Cocktails & Appetizers)

1132 Co Rd E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

September 19 & 20, 2017 Agenda

Basic Heavy Duty includes towability, basic hook-ups, air systems, Drive lines, and extensive

classroom learning.

Total $

***All Participants will receive MPTA Completion Certificate***

Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days.

Please bring a pair of gloves, work clothes and a positive Attitude!

Don Cerovski

Since March of 2005, Don has

been an avid instructor at

WreckMaster– teaching all

students of the towing industry

how to properly execute tow-

ing, recovery, transport training

while offering certification.

Minimum of 15

participants to hold

class

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(continued from front page)

The highlight of the evening was the spectator drags, or shall I say, “the demo derby”? Eight MPTA towing members

brought their own cars to track testing their skills and testosterone. Special thanks to those for taking the time bring-

ing a car to the track and giving the crows a heck of show!

From what I am hearing, MPTA members and guests had great time. If you missed the MPTA Annual Picnic at Elko

Speedway this year, you will have to attend next year to see how we can top this past year’s event.

MPTA thanks the following sponsors/contributors to this year’s Annual Picnic:

Bill Haas

763-421-6153

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Light Duty Tow Truck Operator One Day Hands-On Training Class

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Held at the MN Dot Building

244 East Maryland Ave

St Paul, MN 55117

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Agenda

7:30am Registration

8:00am to 4:30pm Classroom & Extensive Hands-On Training • Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

• A pair of gloves and work clothes will be needed, expect to get dirty.

***All Participants will receive MPTA Certification Certificate*** Please send completed form to: MPTA

2886 Middle Street

Little Canada, MN 55117

Phone: 651-487-2231

800-627-6782

Fax: 651-487-2447

Hands-On Training

Members: $195.00 per student

Non-members: $295.00 per student

Dispatchers:

Free with paid membership

The one day course will focus on the basics of everyday towing with a 1-ton, flatbed, basic

hook-ups, use of dollies, and wheel lifts with limited classroom instructed by Ron Feist,

Ron Gardas Jr. and the Minnesota Professional Towing Association Board of Directors.

Name of Student (s):

Business Name

Address

Phone

Registration Form

Member #:

Total $

Method of Payment: Discover MasterCard Visa Check

Credit Card # Signature

Exp. Date: CVS Code

Grand Total

• Minimum of 15 participants to hold class

• Cancellation Policy - credit only for future schools

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RSVP Today! TRAA Fall Board of Directors’

Meeting Notice

When: Thursday-Friday, September 14-15, 2017

Where: 2017 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Chattanoogan Hotel in Chattanooga, TN

2017 Affiliate Member State Directors are eligible to vote during the Fall Board of Director's Meeting. To

confirm your association's Affiliate Member status or elected State Director email the TRAA Office today.

Please RSVP via email to the TRAA Office.

An accurate headcount will enable us to prepare the appropriate materials for all eligible meeting attendees.

Visit www.traaonline.com/events/traa-events/ for updated committee meeting schedule.

Nineteen PA Billboards Donated to Spirit Ride

Nineteen highway billboards are going up in the Lancaster area of Pennsylvania, courtesy of Lamar Adver-

tising. The generous gift is made in respect to Duchnick's Towing of Scott Township, Pennsylvania. Duch-

nick is hosting a Spirit Ride event on September 23rd.

Tom Donahue, GM of Lamar Advertising, said he was pleased to be able to slot the Spirit Ride Move-Over

billboard message into nineteen locations that garner over 600,000 impressions weekly. The Move-Over bill-

board will reach the eyes of over one million motorists in September. Donahue said he will keep giving ex-

posure to Move-Over as he is able to do so.

The American Towman Spirit Ride's mission is creating public awareness of the Slow Down, Mover Over

law that exists in every state of the Union. – Tow Industry Week

Beware of “Fake” MPTA Solicitors”

Seems like most of us receive unwanted solicited phone calls, emails or visits. Special thanks to Dan from

Dan’s Complete Automotive Care for alerting the MPTA on the most recent “unwanted” solicitor. A individ-

ual by the name of “Bill” from Advanced Supply called Dan’s saying the MPTA gave them the members

phone numbers and recommended Advanced Supply sell our members a rust inhibitor. When Dan said he

wasn’t interested, the man named “Bill” turned on Dan and began calling him nasty names.

Just as a side note, the MPTA doesn’t share your contact information unless they are a member of the MPTA.

Thanks again to Dan for alerting the MPTA and its members about this fake MPTA solicitor. Your loyalty to

the MPTA is very much appreciated. I guess we need to be aware of everything these days!

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Analysis: U.S. Retail Fuel Markets See Paradox in Supply

Run-Outs on Storm

MPTA members may continue to see higher fuel prices in the next coming months. A major storm would have a

significant impact on U.S. refinery production and fuel supply, but a confluence of other factors are further con-

stricting supplies to the point of run-outs at the retail pumps.

Panic buying sprees at the retail stations, strict supply allocations at wholesale terminals, a lack of drivers and

equipment, state emergency orders and social media frenzy put significant pressure on the fuel distribution system

from the refinery to the retail pumps as seen in Texas in the past two

weeks. Panic buying ahead of the Hurricane Harvey is a major factor contributing to supply outs. The supply

crunch then led to a significant increase in retail fuel prices as refined fuels are distributed from the north.

The states of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are expected to see the similar fuel supply issues and supply run-

outs experienced in Texas as Hurricane Irma approaches the Southeast region.

The Southeast region is already seeing panic buying ahead of Irma, with some people buying for storage and some

for evacuation. Residents in the path of the storm are advised cities to fill up their cars and tanks as an emergency

precaution. This tightens the supply in the storm-affected markets.

However, the storm impact on fuel supplies is far reaching than just the immediate markets in the storm's path.

As seen in Texas, Corpus Christi, Houston and Port Arthur were hit by Hurricane Harvey, creating supply issues in

those markets. However, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and other areas have also seen a rush to fill up gas tanks

due to fear of potential supply outs.

In the Southeast, Irma is expected to reach Miami on Sunday and possibly up the coasts of Georgia and South Car-

olina. The tight supply issue is expected to spread to inland markets in the Southeast, possibly adding more pres-

sure on the already constrained Colonial Pipeline, which is playing catch-up with deliveries. Colonial Pipeline does

not serve Florida directly, but it delivers fuel into Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

OPIS reported on Wednesday that the panic buying at Florida retail pumps began on Tuesday, and the spike in re-

tail demand is expected to continue to rise ahead of the storm's possible arrival on Sunday. Many retailers are al-

ready out of fuel in Florida due to a supply run by drivers and the inability to pull resupplies from wholesale termi-

nals. Many unbranded customers are facing supply

allocations or have been cut off as fuel suppliers prioritize their branded customers over unbranded amid a tighten-

ing supply

Also, the scramble for supply is evident in the shifting rack pricing dynamics in Florida. The rack markets in Flori-

da are seeing a sharp price inversion for branded and unbranded prices at about 14cts/gal, with unbranded being

substantially more expensive than branded.

Panic Mode

Panic buying could cause retail fuel demand to increase three to five times the normal demand, a retailer told OPIS.

When this happens, inventories at the terminals are quickly depleted or the terminals put everyone on allocations to

avoid running out completely.

The supply issue could be minimized if people conserve fuel and not hoard fuel

in their gas tanks or in canisters. The biggest fuel storage in Texas in the past two weeks was in the cars.

(continued on page 10)

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(continued from page 9)

Panic buying sprees were seen across the state of Texas from Corpus Christi to Dallas/Fort Worth. The Dallas/Fort Worth

market, which was not directly impacted by Hurricane Harvey, saw a rush to fill up at the pumps last week, mostly based on

unfounded fear of supply run-outs.

OPIS notes a paradox in the supply run-outs, especially in Dallas/Fort Worth, as people rushed to the pumps to fill up and

keep their gas tanks full at all times because of concerns about running out of fuel. However, drivers unwittingly make their

unfound concerns a reality.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and some fuel distributors had said that Texas does not have fuel supply shortage, but the state has

a distribution problem.

Houston distributors have flown in truck drivers from other states as far as Michigan to deliver fuel. A sharp increase in de-

mand is not helping this manpower issue during a crisis.

Industry sources said that truck and driver availability has been tight across the country, and this resource base cannot han-

dle a 300% increase in demand in 48 hours. The retailer said he had to pay $3,500 a day to get trucks from Chicago to de-

liver fuel from Chicago and Indianapolis into Tennessee, Texas, and Alabama.

"There might be inventory in the system but it may not be available because the terminal won't release it or there are no

trucks and drivers to haul it," the retailer said.

As seen in Texas in the past two weeks and now Florida, terminals are allocating fuel supplies as suppliers prioritize supply

commitments to their branded customer over their unbranded ones. Unbranded customers could face reduced supplies or

have their supplies completely cut-off. Major retailers typically have a portfolio of both branded and unbranded supplies to

ensure at least some barrels during an emergency.

There is a time lag of getting resupplies to the pumps after the buying sprees emptied some retail stations. Following the

resupplies, retailers could be stuck with overpriced inventory as demand falls, some sources said.

They said that history repeats itself in the U.S. retail fuel markets in response to major storms. Could take a while for prices

to come down if they come down.

Electronic Log Devices (By Sally Anderson)

With the new mandate in place by the FMCSA that states all carriers will need to use an ELD (electronic log device) for computing and re-

cording hours of service/mileage by December 18, 2017, I would like to introduce a very reputable program and company that I am working

directly with.

HOS247 was developed, implemented and received their certification from the FMCSA. This program can handle all your ELD needs for

your company and more. With a very user -friendly interface, great customer service should you have questions, along with the option to

pick from multiple plans, this program is in my mind the one to go with.

Dzmitry has been generous to offer a 10% discount to all Road Ready Consulting clients that that sign up on ANY of the plans offered. Use

code SALLY2017 to receive this discount.

I've attached some information to this email or check out the webpage at hos27.com. Please also feel free to contact Dzmitry at

[email protected] and he would be more than happy to assist.

Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone else that may be looking for an ELD as well.

Sally A. Anderson/Founder, DOT Consultant

PO BOX 559, Anoka, MN 55303

612.804.9554

WWW.RoadReadyConsulting.com

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Join the Movement! Zip’s has created “Slow Down Move Over” decals to bring awareness to everyone on the road. These decals are printed on reflective vi-nyl that is sure to be noticed by all or on perforated material so when placed on your window it does not obstruct your view. A portion of the proceeds from these decals will be donated to the Survivor Fund which provides financial support to the families of towing operators who have lost their lives in the line of service. Support the movement and order your decals at Zips.com now! Choose from 2 messages and several color options.

We’ve created our decals with two different messages to choose from: “It’s the Law” and “It Saves Lives.” Each of these messages

are available in 12 different colors to match your vehicle or your company's brand. Order yours today!

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Member Directory Albert Lea Allen’s Tow & Travel

507-373-3551

Anoka North Star Towing

763-427-4160

Austin Midtown Towing

507-433-7374

Baxter Collins Brothers Towing

Of St. Cloud, Inc.

218-822-5525

Big Lake Bob’s Towing

763-262-8697

Blackduck Bogart’s Towing

218-835-4548

Blaine Twin Cities Transport

& Recovery

763-784-7501

Dan’s Complete Auto Care

763-784-8668

Frovik’s Towing

763-786-9220

Blooming Prairie

Darrick’s Preferred Auto

507-583-9994

Bloomington Chief’s Towing, Inc.

952-888-2201

Brooklyn Park Cardinal Towing

763-535-1202

Citywide Service

763-424-4900

Burnsville Captain Towing

952-856-2901

Cannon Falls Siewert’s Towing

507-263-4791

Coon Rapids Corky’s Towing

612-382-3858

Highway 10 Mobil

763-757-6789

Detroit Lakes DL Towing

218-847-6362

Aggressive Towing & Recovery

218-287-2344

Duluth Dukes Towing

218-722-8885

Mrs. Mac’s Towing

218-393-7377

East End Towing

218-349-3991

Eagan Mark’s Towing

651-454-1533

Eden Valley Jack’s Towing

320-453-6560

Edina Walser Automotive Group

952-345-4003

Elk River Collins Brothers Towing

763-241-9177

Bob’s Towing of Elk River

763-441-3666

Excelsior Williams Towing

952-446-9650

Faribault Glenn’s Service LLC

507-331-6605

Fergus Falls Beyer Towing

218-205-6137

Forest Lake Dan’s Towing

654-464-5551

Harold’s Towing & Recovery

651-464-5313

Frazee

Daggett Wrecker Service, Inc.

763-544-5512

Golden Valley Feist Automotive

763-544-5512

Hutchinson Modern Towing

320-587-4603

Inver Grove Heights

South East Towing

651-451-9721

Ironton

AutoSmith Service Group

1-218-545-5715

Jordan Wrecker Services, Inc

612-330-0013

Kasson T&K Towing Service

507-250-4573

Lakeville Marek’s Towing & Repair

952-469-3182

Loretto Loretto Towing

763-479-1943

Mankato Affordable Towing

507-388-8697

All American Towing

507-345-5005

Maple Grove

Chase Towing & Transport

763-315-3995

Marsahll

Pulver Towing

507-828-5720

Meadowlands

Mrs. Mac’s North

218-393-7377

Medina Kelly’s Wrecker Services

763-473-0558

Melrose Shaggy’s Towing

320-256-7855

Minneapolis Blaine Brothers

763-780-5130

Miller Towing

612-827-5591

Schmit Towing

763-253-1568

Minnetonka Kustom Karriers

952-938-4680

Moorhead Aggressive Towing & Recovery

218-287-2344

Ed’s Towing Service

218-233-7740

New Brighton Freeway Towing

651-633-5525

Statewide Towing

651-633-4262

New Prague Johnson Towing, Inc.

952-758-3852

Oakdale Twin Cities Transport

& Recovery

651-770-0152

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Member Directory Owatonna Dean’s Westside Service

507-455-1950

Sweet Towing & Repair

507-451-3424

Plymouth Plymouth Automotive

763-544-3202

Frankies Towing Co

763-595-0321

Ramsey Bee Line Towing

763-568-0858

Red Wing Midway Auto

651-388-8296

Siewerts Garage

651-388-9163

Rochester CSC Towing

507-289-8344

Moody’s Towing & Auto Repair

507-289-2955

Rochester Towing, LLC

507-288-7317

Pulver Towing

507-282-3851

T&K Towing Service

507-250-4573

Rogers Burdas Towing

763-428-9911

Sauk Centre Centre Towing Inc.

320-352-1500

Savage Allen’s Service Inc.

952-894-1000

Scanlon Blaine Brothers

218-879-6681

Shakopee Shakopee Towing, Inc.

952-445-0030

Spring Lake Park Citywide Service

763-432-4550

St. Anthony Twin Cities Transport

& Recovery

612-789-4245

St. Cloud Collins Brothers Towing

Of St. Cloud, Inc.

320-257-5525

Andy’s Towing

320-251-5691

St. Francis

Gerdin Auto, Tire & Towing

763-434-1686

St. Paul

Twin Cities Transport & Recovery

651-642-1446

Stewartville Tri-State Towing

651-439-5744

Stillwater Stillwater Towing

651-439-5744

Tyler Bruender’s Corner Mart

507-247-5587

Virginia

Armory Shell Towing & Service

218-741-6050

Waseca Bocks Service Inc.

507-835-5407

Tesch Service Center

507-835-4610

West Concord T&K Towing Service

507-250-4573

Willmar

Ed’s Service Center & Sales

320-235-5945

Winona

Borkowski Towing & Salvage

507-452-9073

Zumbrota Bergs Towing & Repair

507-732-5613

IOWA Sioux City

Meier Towing Inc

712-258-0609

NORTH DAKOTA Bismarck Berg’s 24 Hour Towing

701-663-6491

SOUTH DAKOTA Big Stone

The Shop, Inc.

605-862-8215

Sioux Falls

Ace Towing Inc.

605-332-2173 WISCONSIN

Ashland

Tomlinson’s 24 Hour Towing

715-682-2717

Baldwin Day & Nite Towing, LLC

715-684-3359

Balsam Lake

Lake Services Unlimited

715-857-5753

LaCrosse

Goldbeck Towing Service

608-781-4869

Independence

Kabus Auto Body & Recovery

715-985-2252

Roberts Jerry’s Towing

715-749-4450

Superior Lake City Towing

218-722-7781

ASSOCIATE

Auto & Equipment Sales

AW Direct

Tom Welsh 608-662-3350

Tom’s Auto Sales

Ryan Tubbesing 651-482-8795

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales

Rod Pellow 651-488-4210

Zip’s Truck Equipment

Paul Rottinghaus 1-800-222-6047 Health Insurance

Haas Managed Benefits

Bill Haas 763-421-6153 Insurance

Midwest Insurance Service

John Hall 651-439-5939 Uniforms

Cintas

David Marta 763-425-6666

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2-Day Basic Heavy Duty

Tow Class

September 19 & 20, 2017

7:30am Registration/Breakfast

8:00 am to 5:00pm Classroom &

Hands On Training

MN Dot Building

244 East Maryland Ave

St. Paul, MN 55117

MPTA Annual Meeting

September 19, 2017

6:00pm Meeting

Celebration of TowSchool Students

to follow at 7:15pm

with Cocktails & Appetizers

Jimmy’s Food & Drink

1132 Co Rd E East,

Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Light Duty Tow Class

October 4, 2017

7:30am Registration/Breakfast

8:00 am to 4:30pm Classroom &

Hands On Training

MN Dot Building

244 East Maryland Ave

St. Paul, MN 55117